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Firm News 72 results

Firm News | 1 min read | 10.21.26

Crowell & Moring Named Litigation Team of the Year at Law.com Middle East Legal Awards

Doha, Qatar – Oct. 21, 2026: Crowell & Moring’s Litigation and Trial Group was named Litigation Team of the Year – International at the Law.com Middle East Legal Awards 2026.
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Firm News | 2 min read | 10.07.26

Crowell & Moring Named Law Firm of the Year in Qatar at LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards

Doha, Qatar – Oct. 7, 2026: Crowell & Moring was named Law Firm of the Year – Qatar at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2026. The awards celebrate legal excellence, innovation, and leadership among law firms, in-house legal departments, and legal professionals across the Middle East.
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Firm News | 2 min read | 10.02.26

Crowell Recognized in Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 Rankings

London – October 2, 2026: Crowell & Moring has earned recognition across four practice areas in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 rankings and has been named a Firm to Watch for Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity and PATMA: Patent attorneys.
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Client Alerts 229 results

Client Alert | 12 min read | 09.30.26

From Process to Principles: Federal Regulators Propose a New Third-Party Risk Management Framework

On September 11, 2026, the OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, and NCUA proposed to replace the 2023 Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships with a shorter, principles-based document.1 Two companion releases complete the package: a final interagency statement on the supervision of the use of core service providers by community banks, effective on issuance,2 and a proposed Federal Reserve guide for traditional community banks (the Community Bank Guide).3 Comments are due November 16, 2026.4
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Client Alert | 8 min read | 09.08.26

Saxon Woods Investments Limited v Costa [2026] UKSC 21: Good Faith in the Boardroom

The UK Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed the appeal of Mr Francesco Costa, former chairman of Spring Media Investments Limited, in the first Supreme Court judgment to consider the scope of the duty under section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006. The foundational position is that good faith requires honest conduct as well as honest thinking. A director's genuine belief that they are acting in the company's best interests will not excuse covert or disloyal conduct in pursuit of that belief. 
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Client Alert | 7 min read | 09.02.26

OCC and FDIC Redefine “Unsafe or Unsound Practices”: The New Supervisory Framework for Banks

On August 27, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) jointly issued a final rule that, for the first time, gives the term “unsafe or unsound practice” a binding regulatory definition.[1] With it came a uniform standard for Matters Requiring Attention (MRAs) and revised OCC examination manuals.[2]The Federal Reserve did not join the rulemaking, but has adopted comparable standards through guidance. What that means for holding companies and state-chartered institutions is addressed below.[3] The regulation takes effect November 2, 2026, and the revised OCC examination manuals took effect upon their issuance on August 27.
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Press Coverage 55 results

Press Coverage | 10.06.26

Fincen scraps crypto mixer rule built to fight ransomware

American Banker

Press Coverage | 09.28.26

£110m bond issuer William John collapses

Insolvency Insider UK

Publications 32 results

Publication | 10.12.26

The Liquidity Imperative: Opportunity and Risk in Next-Generation Collateral Enhancement

In today's mid-market, collateral is a dynamic, actively managed asset that can generate liquidity, reduce funding costs, unlock liability management options, and — in the wrong hands — erode a creditor's recovery without a single covenant being breached. Collateral enhancement has become a strategic imperative for borrowers, lenders, and specialty finance providers alike. It has also become a restructuring tool of the first order — one that skilled debt advisers and lawyers are increasingly deploying to shape outcomes that would previously have required formal insolvency proceedings. 
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Events 6 results

Event | 09.17.24 - 09.19.24, 7:45 AM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT

LF Dealmakers Forum

In September, Crowell & Moring Financial Services Group Partner Paul Haskel will be featured on a panel during the 7th annual LF Dealmakers Forum. LF Dealmakers Forum is an exclusive gathering of top executives and thought leaders in litigation finance, as well as in-house and outside counsel, and other key stakeholders. Widely considered the industry’s “go-to” event, hallmarks include rigorously researched program content, insightful panels, A-list speakers, 1-to-1 meetings, and a curated audience of decision makers.

Event | 06.13.24, 5:30 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT

Banking Cryptocurrency Companies After Crypto Winter - A New Thaw?

Please join us for an insightful panel discussion on the intricate dynamics between banks and cryptocurrency companies, especially in the aftermath of the challenges posed by the so-called Crypto Winter. Our panelists will delve into various pivotal topics, including the challenges faced by both crypto companies and banks and the considerations that drive these partnerships, including crucial aspects of anti-money laundering and sanctions risks.

Event | 06.04.24, 2:30 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

NICE Actimize Engage Conference

Anand Sithian will be speaking at the ENGAGE 2024 Conference, the industry’s premier financial crime and compliance risk management conference, that brings together thought leaders, subject matter experts, and financial institutions (FIs) from around the globe to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and best practices.

Webinars 8 results

Webinar | 04.22.25, 11:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

The Evolving AI Legal and Policy Landscape: Mid-2025 Update

With the launch of Crowell’s Evolving AI Legal and Policy Landscape tracker in 2023, we formed a team of attorneys and policy professionals tasked with monitoring and reporting on the most notable developments around AI. Join us for a roundtable discussion regarding worldwide legal and policy developments since July 2024 and what you need to know in 2025. Our presenters Jillian Ambrose, Sari Depreeuw, Kate Growley, and Linda Malek will explore...

Webinar | March 26, 2025

Navigating the Complexities of Employment Law Impacting Geographically-Dispersed Workforces

Employers continue to grapple with complex legal, HR, and administrative challenges related to managing remote, hybrid, and in-person teams across multiple jurisdictions. The dynamic nature of employment laws, which vary significantly between states and are subject to frequent changes, adds another layer of complexity.

Webinar | 03.11.25, 2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT

First 100 Days: Navigating the Maze of State Attorney General and Federal Enforcement Priorities

Join us as we discuss ways to balance competing enforcement priorities from the federal government along with potentially, 50 different states’ laws and enforcement regimes.

Speaking Engagements 39 results

Blog Posts 28 results

Blog Post | 10.08.26

Proposed Third-Party Guidance: What It Means for Sponsor Banks and Fintechs

In our client alert of September 30, 2026,1 we provided an executive summary of federal banking regulators’ Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance (the “Proposal”), a related joint statement on community banks’ engagement with core service providers, and a proposed Federal Reserve guide for traditional community banks (the “Community Bank Guide”).2 This blog post covers what these agency pronouncements mean for fintechs and the banks that sponsor their programs.
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Blog Post | 09.04.26

You Can Say More Than You Think: Regulators Clarify SAR Confidentiality for Customer Communications

On September 2, 2026, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, NCUA, OCC, and FinCEN confirmed that a bank may tell a customer that an account restriction or closure, or a rejected deposit, may be related to suspected fraud or other suspicious activity, so long as the communication does not reveal that a SAR was or will be filed.
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Blog Post | 08.27.26

Crowell’s Paul Muscutt Quoted in Car Dealer Magazine UK on Collapsed Car Finance Litigation Funder

Paul Muscutt was recently quoted in Car Dealer Magazine UK in an article covering the collapse of car finance litigation funder Woodville Consultants in a £330 million bankruptcy.
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Podcasts 1 result

Podcast | 12.10.24

Global Trade Talks: Welcome Back Erik Woodhouse: Initial Thoughts on the Sanctions Landscape Under Trump 2.0

Erik is returning to Crowell after serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State. This episode discusses Erik's experience at Department of State and how that informs his practice at Crowell, and his thoughts on possible developments under the new Administration. Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law, and public policy as they impact our lives.
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